Here is the first entry in my two week long trip, which began with group travel for 4 days in parts of Germany and then to kick off spring break, a free day in Berlin!
Our studies for religion took us to Martin Luther sights all over Germany! To get around during all our travels we got to drive on the Autobahn which I must admit was crazy to see all the cars whizzing by! Day 1 & 2 were in Wittenberg! It was a small, but colorful little town!
Here we met up with a tour guide who took us to the Castle Church, St. Mary's Church, the printing press place, the University of Wittenberg, Luther's House, and exhibition - trust me all important sites if you don't remember the history of Luther!
Here we met up with a tour guide who took us to the Castle Church, St. Mary's Church, the printing press place, the University of Wittenberg, Luther's House, and exhibition - trust me all important sites if you don't remember the history of Luther!Here is Pheegan and the door where Luther nailed the 95 theses!
Day 3 we took to the road and in the morning we visited Buchenwald Concentration Camp and Memorial in Weimar. Pheegan proudly shows his respect by the site.
Day 3 we took to the road and in the morning we visited Buchenwald Concentration Camp and Memorial in Weimar. Pheegan proudly shows his respect by the site.
In the afternoon we move on to Erfurt to spend the night in the Augustinian Cloister where Martin Luther fisrt became priest and so forth goes the story. That night I had my first meal of bratwurst and saurkraut in Germany- delicious :)
Day 4 we head out again, this time to Eisenach to see Bach's House, Luther's House (another one), and the Wartburg Castle! There's Pheegan!
Every house and especially the castle had some interesting artifacts and gorgeous rooms!
Day 5 we were free for break and since our flight to Rome was the next day, we spent our free time in Berlin! We walked pretty much the whole city and saw the East Side Gallery (Pheegan again),
a Holocaust Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, Parliament, Checkpoint Charlie, and even took a boat tour ~unfortunately it was in German - whoops! By the end of the day we were all tired and burnt from the fabulous weather we had!
For me I thought it was about time I made my way to Germany since I live in such a german town and I have to admit they are sort of similar! Even knowing a little german there helped everyone order and find directions better! Such a great trip!
Day 4 we head out again, this time to Eisenach to see Bach's House, Luther's House (another one), and the Wartburg Castle! There's Pheegan!
Every house and especially the castle had some interesting artifacts and gorgeous rooms!Day 5 we were free for break and since our flight to Rome was the next day, we spent our free time in Berlin! We walked pretty much the whole city and saw the East Side Gallery (Pheegan again),
a Holocaust Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, Parliament, Checkpoint Charlie, and even took a boat tour ~unfortunately it was in German - whoops! By the end of the day we were all tired and burnt from the fabulous weather we had!For me I thought it was about time I made my way to Germany since I live in such a german town and I have to admit they are sort of similar! Even knowing a little german there helped everyone order and find directions better! Such a great trip!
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